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All About Lighthouses

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct picture for a lighthouse.

a)
b)
c)
2.

What is a lighthouse?

a)

It is a building that gives out light.

b)

It is a building that gives out water.

c)

It is a building that gives out fire.

3.

What is the purpose of a lighthouse?

a)

To warn boats and ships that land is near.

b)

To warn cars and trains that a stop sign is near.

c)

To warn bicycles and motorcycles to slow down.

4.

Before the lighthouse was invented, what did people use to guide boats and ships?

a)

Stop signs

b)

Flags on trees

c)

Fires on hilltops

5.

The first lighthouse in Egypt was built over 5000 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The lighthouse was called 'the lighthouse of Alexandria'.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Before electricity was invented, the light from the lighthouses came from...

a)

The sun

b)

The moon

c)

Oil or candles

8.

There is a ____________ at the very top of a lighthouse.

a)

lightning rod

b)

flag

c)

traffic light

9.

How many lighthouses can be found around the UK?

a)

Over 10 lighthouses

b)

Over 100 lighthouses

c)

Over 1000 lighthouses

10.

What is inside the lantern room in a lighthouse?

a)

The lamp and the lens.

b)

The lamp and the clock.

c)

The lamp and the candle.